Urban Commons: Moving Beyond State and Market Edited By Mary Dellenbaugh, Markus Kip, Majken Bieniok, Agnes Katharina Müller and Martin Schwegmann Basel: Birkhäuser Verlag AG, 2015. ISBN: 978–3–03821-495-3; £22.99 (pbk (original) (raw)

The book "Urban Commons: Moving Beyond State and Market" edited by Mary Dellenbaugh et al. explores the concept of urban commons through various international case studies, examining the complexity of spatial appropriation and the dynamics of community engagement in relation to urban space. It critiques existing theories, particularly Elinor Ostrom's work, and addresses the challenges posed by neoliberalism, emphasizing the importance of an open ontological approach to understanding urban commons. The book advocates for a reconsideration of urban spaces in light of collective practices and voices the need for future research on the emancipatory potential within urban settings.